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Ella.
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Mom.
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After the events at boarding school, I realized that you're not suited for a strict environment.
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That's right, Mom.
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The time at boarding school.
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I was scared.
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Don't worry, Ella.
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Everything's fine.
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Miss Ada was arrested.
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For what she did.
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Knight Wilson School was closed.
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However, Ella, Teacher Ken just sent me the report card.
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Oh my God.
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You're still the same.
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You're still failing in math, Ella.
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Mom, I tried my best.
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It's true that no matter what, you can't get better.
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But you have to find a way, Ella.
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Otherwise, you'll always get failing grades.
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I know, Mom.
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I tried my best.
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But I have to.
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I'm not good at math.
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How can I be good?
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Ella.
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Tina.
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Look at this.
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What?
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Is it an iPhone 17?
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That's right, Ella.
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Oh my God.
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Tina.
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How can you have that?
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It's very expensive.
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Why not, Ella?
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My family is rich.
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My mom bought three for me, my dad, and her.
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Tina, can I hold it?
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It's not, Ella.
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You're clumsy.
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If you hold it, this phone will be gone.
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But I like it.
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We're friends, Tina.
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Can I?
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Ella.
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If you like it, you can ask Miss Evie.
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Maybe she'll buy it for you.
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Tina.
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Wait.
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Dear everyone, Why is Tina so stingy?
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She has an iPhone 17.
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But she won't let me try it.
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Do you think the same?
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Do you like the iPhone 17?
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Please comment and share your thoughts.
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Ella, what did you say?
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Mom, I want an iPhone 17.
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Ella, at your age, you shouldn't use a high-end phone.
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That's not good.
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Why, Mom?
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Tina was given one by her parents.
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Tina is the same age as me.
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How can she?
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But I can't.
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Ella.
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Tina's family is richer than ours.
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Mom.
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If I have an iPhone 17, I'll change myself.
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I'll try to study.
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But.
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Wait.
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Last time.
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Ella tried her best to get a new iPad.
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If this time.
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I can encourage her to study.
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That's good.
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Okay, Ella.
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Last time.
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You tried to get an iPad.
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But because you tried too hard, you had to go to the hospital.
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So this time, don't do it again, Ella.
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Study but stay healthy.
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If you get 100% in two math tests this month, then I'll buy you an iPhone 17.
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Mom, 100% for two math tests?
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That's right, Ella.
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But, otherwise, everything is the same.
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I know, Mom.
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Ella tries her best to get an iPhone 17.
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Everyone, solve today's math problem.
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In the following sequence, which is a prime number?
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Yesterday, I remember studying.
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But today, I forgot.
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What is a prime number?
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Ella!
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Please answer.
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Teacher can.
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I don't know.
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What?
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Ella!
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Miss Evie called me.
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She said if you get 100% on two math tests Then she will buy you an iPhone 17 But such simple knowledge
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And you don't even know Then how can you have an iPhone 17?
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Tony!
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Please answer Teacher Ken Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1.
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They are only divisible by 1 and themselves.
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In the sequence you gave, then 2, 3, 5, 7 are prime numbers.
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Tony!
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Why not 4 or 6?
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Teacher Ken.
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4 is not only divisible by 1 in itself.
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It is also divisible by 2.
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6 is not only divisible by 1 in itself.
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It is also divisible by 2 and 3.
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That's right, Tony!
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Ella, you have to learn from Tony.
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And don't dream of having an iPhone 17.
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You study like that?
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And want to get 100% on the math test?
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Teacher Ken is right, Ella.
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You're bad at math.
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How can you get that goal?
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Hello, Ella.
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Emma?
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Look.
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iPhone 17?
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After the incident at boarding school.
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My mom knows I've been working hard.
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So she bought me a reward.
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Ella.
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I heard Miss Evie will buy you one.
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If you get 100% on the two math tests?
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It's impossible, Ella.
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You can't do it.
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It's a pity for you.
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The new phone is very good.
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I like it.
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Emma also has a new phone?
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And me.
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Why don't I have one?
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I want a new phone too.
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But mom won't buy it for me.
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I...
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I have to get it.
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I remember.
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There's only one way.
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Hello, Ella.
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Hello, owner.
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What do you want from me?
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Owner.
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I have a favor to ask of you.
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What?
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Owner.
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Only you can help me.
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You have to help me.
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Hello, everyone.
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We had two math tests this month.
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Today, you will know the results.
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And surprisingly, Ella got 100% in both.
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What?
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Teacher Ken.
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How can she?
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I'm the best at math in the class.
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And I lost to Ella.
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Tony!
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You got 98%!
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I think Ella tried her best.
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She's been working hard these past few weeks.
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We need to see her for what she is.
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Ella!
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Congratulations!
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I think Miss Evie will be happy.
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And she will keep her promise.
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Thank you, Teacher Ken.
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Ella!
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I can't believe it!
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You got 100% on two math tests?
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That's right, Mom.
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I tried hard.
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It's all for the goal.
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Ella, I'm so touched.
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I didn't think you would try so hard.
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Mom, I tried so hard that I almost fainted.
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But this time, I've kept my health.
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It's good, Ella.
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I like it.
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Ella, this is your iPhone 17.
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It's great, Mom.
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I like it.
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But you can only use it at home.
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Why, Mom?
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You shouldn't bring it to school.
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That's not good.
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I know, Mom.
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It's great.
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When I finally have this phone, I have fulfilled my dream.
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I can be proud.
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This is iPhone 17.
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I like it.
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Ella seems happy.
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It's her own effort after all.
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But I still find it strange.
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Why is she so good at maths?
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Dear everyone, Do you know what happened to Ella?
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How can she be so good at maths?
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It's a surprise.
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I'm proud of her.
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But I also find it strange.
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Everyone, today we learn about self-respect.
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Teacher Ken What is self-respect?
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It's respect for yourself.
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It's pride in your own qualities and honor.
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For example, when you lie or do something wrong so that you can get good results.
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So from there, you don't have self-respect.
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You make people believe it.
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But the truth is, it wasn't your effort.
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The truth, sooner or later, will be revealed.
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At that time, you become a person with no self-respect.
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I did wrong from the beginning.
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I asked owner for help.
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Owner gave me the magic pen.
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It helped me get high marks on the test.
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Also I could get the iPhone 17.
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Mom was happy when I got high scores.
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But.
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It wasn't my own effort.
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I was cheating.
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I...
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I don't deserve this reward.
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Even though I'm happy with the new iPhone.
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But...
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It's all fake.
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Mom.
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Ella.
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What's wrong?
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Mom.
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The iPhone 17.
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I'll give it back to you.
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I'm sorry, Mom.
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Ella.
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What's wrong?
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What?
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That's how it is, Mom.
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I'm sorry.
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You had high hopes for me.
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Ella It's good that you realized your mistake.
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You told the truth to me.
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Mom You don't blame me?
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Ella Tomorrow, I'll take you to see Teacher Ken And tell the truth to him Also, Ella
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Your iPad will be confiscated for a week You have to study harder And don't think about cheating anymore, okay?
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I know, Mom.
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Ella.
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It's good that she can realize her mistake.
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As for this phone, I'll use it.
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I wanted to buy it from the beginning.
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But I don't want to waste the money.
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Then, I bought it for Ella.
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Now, Ella gave it back to me.
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I can use it for myself.
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It's good.
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Why did Ella want an iPhone 17?
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Please find three suitable answers and answer under this video.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

The animated story featuring Ella provides an engaging way for English learners to practice speaking in a relatable context. By following Ella's journey and her interactions with friends and family, you can identify natural conversational flows and expressions. This kind of IELTS speaking practice not only helps improve language accuracy but also builds confidence in speaking.

Using this video for speaking practice allows you to replicate real-life situations, engaging with emotions and humor. As Ella navigates her feelings about school and friendship, you can practice expressing similar sentiments, which is vital for tasks like the IELTS speaking test. Furthermore, mimicking the characters allows learners to immerse themselves in the language through the shadowing technique, where you repeat after a speaker to enhance fluency and spontaneity.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • Direct Speech: Ella's dialogues include practical uses of direct speech. Phrases like "Oh my God!" and "How can I be good?" illustrate expressions of surprise and inquiry, crucial for informal conversation.
  • Conditional Statements: The line "If you like it, you can ask Miss Evie" employs a conditional structure that is common in spoken English. Practicing similar sentences can help learners with discussing possibilities.
  • Present Continuous: Exploring phrases like "I'm not good at math" encourages learners to practice using the present continuous for describing ongoing actions or states, which is useful in daily conversations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, pay attention to certain tricky words and phrases. For instance, "iPhone 17" can be challenging due to the combination of sounds, especially for non-native speakers. It's important to practice pronouncing this term correctly to avoid any misunderstandings. Additionally, the word "stingy," used by Ella to describe Tina, may pose pronunciation difficulties. For clearer speech, focus on the vowel sounds and the 'g' ending in "stingy."

Using the shadow speak method, try to imitate the intonation and rhythm of the dialogue. This practice will aid in enhancing English pronunciation as you learn to emphasize keywords and phrases just as the characters do. Shadowing specific sections of the video can help challenge your pronunciation and fluency, allowing you to articulate thoughts more clearly in conversation.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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